Wright State Headlines
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Oct 29
Premier Health makes history as exclusive jersey patch sponsor of Wright State Athletics, marking new era in growing partnership
The new uniform design will feature the Premier Health logo for every Wright State athletics team, highlighting a longstanding relationship between the university and the Dayton region’s academic health system. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts
SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading
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Oct 27
Wright State brings community partners together for Campus Safety Day
Wright State’s campus came alive with flashing lights, emergency vehicles and interactive activities as students, faculty and staff gathered for the university’s second Campus Safety Day. Continue reading
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Oct 26
Wright State Dean Timothy Bunning inducted into National Academy of Engineering
Timothy Bunning, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering research that uses liquid crystal materials to control light for commercial and defense applications. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Finding the Wright Path
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Actor Tom Hanks dedicates Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Acclaimed actor, producer and director Tom Hanks paid a visit to Wright State University to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Wright State installs exhibit on history of women and voting as presidential debate approaches
The Wright State Women’s Center created an exhibit that recognizes the historical struggle of women to win the right to vote and brings attention to the power of women in this election. Continue reading
Why Tom Hanks’ visit to Dayton is one for the history books
Excerpt The large wall calendar that hangs in the Equipment Room at Wright State University’s new Tom Hanks Center of Motion Pictures makes it obvious that Tuesday, April 19, is going to be a red letter day for the school. … Continue reading
Wright State’s Celebration of Research showcases student projects
The annual Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities serves as a university-wide showcase of research projects by undergraduate and graduate students. Continue reading
Spring Dance Concert to feature premiere of six works
The annual Spring Dance Concert on April 21-24 will feature the Wright State Dance Ensemble and works by guest choreographers Jon Lehrer and Greg Robinson. Continue reading
Wright State University to explore baseball, jazz in Sultans of Swing conference
When you hear the word swing, do you think of baseball or jazz? This week Wright State University will host the first national conference to explore the connections: “The Sultans of Swing: 100 Years of Baseball, Jazz and Short Fiction.” … Continue reading
ArtsGala sets attendance record
More than 900 patrons attended ArtsGala to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures. Continue reading
Wright State course examines connections between Great Books and Bad Weather
Crystal B. Lake asks her students to create something inspired by readings examining the role of weather in literature in a new course, Great Books and Bad Weather. Continue reading
Wright State’s ArtsGala breaks records
Excerpt We’ve both been to ArtsGala many times, and this time it was truly different. For the past 17 years, Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts has hosted the event to raise money for scholarships in visual arts, film, … Continue reading
Stage of excitement
Wright State graduate student Shelby Dixon '14 helps produce pictorial timeline for Dayton’s Victoria Theatre
Shelby Dixon, a graduate public history student at Wright State, helped create pictorial timeline at Dayton’s historic Victoria Theatre to mark its 150th anniversary. Continue reading
